CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Stealth Enterprises LLC DBA Stealth Trailers (Stealth Trailers) is recalling certain model year 2016 Qualitec Gooseneck and Yukon, Stealth Super-Lite, Predator, Intruder, Car Hauler Express, Gooseneck, Liberty, Liberty Limited Edition, Phantom I, Prowler, Titan, Titan SE, Viper, and Coldshore trailers manufactured March 9, 2015, to March 23, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
- Risk
- If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Stealth Trailers will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Stealth Trailers customer service at 1-574-848-5900.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 trailers built between March 9 and March 23, 2015 may have wheel studs that break where the wheels attach to the axle hubs. If a stud breaks, the wheel could come off the trailer while it is moving, which raises the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace any affected wheel hub at no cost to you. Owners can also contact Stealth Trailers customer service at 1-574-848-5900 for more information. Check whether your trailer is included in this recall by checking your VIN for open recalls.
If you own an affected trailer, contact a dealer or Stealth Trailers now to schedule the free hub replacement, and avoid towing until the repair is completed.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle